The Covid-19 Pandemic and all the challenges that came with it highlighted the urgency for the IPO to be a properly-resourced organization to meet the needs of its members and the industry as a whole. A volunteer-based organisation does not have the capacity to deal with the challenges facing the sector or take advantage of the enormous potential it holds. We hired a temporary Covid-19 Crisis Manager Trish Downing in April 2020 and it’s become very apparent what a difference that has made to what services and support we can offer our members. This has been borne out in the surge of new members, the protocols developed, the engagements with broadcasters on COVID-19 costs and terms, developing submissions for and lobbying government, the screen sector relief funds and in many other ways.
We need to build on this success by capacitating the organisation properly and, given the current environment where membership fees are prohibitive, especially to emerging black producers, we wish to supplement the fees model with a fringing element. This would allow us to hire a full-time team, provide for legal and research support and ramp up our activities to better tackle the industry’s ongoing challenges and opportunities. A professional industry needs a professional industry body to achieve its full potential.
Following the resolution taken at the 2020 AGM where fringing was adopted. we held a webinar to unpack the application of fringing and how this will impact your membership and production budgets.
You can download a short presentation on fringing here.
Over the course of 2021 the Events, Technical Production Services Industry Forum established by Department of Sport, Art and Culture has been working on a new B-BBEE scorecard specific to the events and audio-visual sector. Our co-chair Quinton Fredericks has represented the IPO on this working group.
A draft document was presented to stakeholders in the industry for additional input in a seies of public engagements via Zoom during September 2021, to be followed by further sessions in early 2022. The IPO will share details of a member webinar on this topic to be scheduled in the course of Q1 2022 via our newsletter and social media platforms.
Download the draft document and an explanatory summary presentation.
The 14 April 2021 saw the launch of the ‘Protocols for Working with Intimate Content in TV, Film and Associated Media – South Africa’. These guidelines have been created and compiled in consultation with The South African Screen Federation, The Independent Producers Organisation, The Personal Managers’ Association, South African Guild of Actors, South African Guild of Editors, Sisters Working in Film and Television, The Writers’ Guild of South Africa, The Casting Directors’ Association, the Independent Black Filmmakers Collective and Intimacy Practitioners South Africa.
These South African audiovisual industry organisations have been working collectively on the protocols for the last 15 months and hope that these will provide guidance to all in the industry as to how to keep cast and crew safe when working with intimate content. Intimate content can be defined as any moment of personal contact executed by a performer while appearing in a scene, and will also include any nudity or semi-nudity.
These protocols will not only let actors and their agents know what questions they should be asking at auditions, through contracting, onto set and into post-production, they’ll also help all audiovisual industry practitioners throughout the value chain – so writers, producers, crew and editors will know what steps they can take to help them deal with intimate content in a safe, respectful and creative way.
Please find the Protocols to download here and if you want to discuss them at all, or require any further information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch: Kate Lush intimacysouthafrica@gmail.com
The Intimacy Protocols are supported by the following industry organizations:
What is COVID-19?
On 31 December 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported a cluster of pneumonia cases in Wuhan City, China. ‘Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2’ (SARS-CoV-2) was confirmed as the causative agent of what we now know as ‘Coronavirus Disease 2019’ (COVID-19). Since then, the virus has spread to more than 100 countries, including South Africa.
South African Government Resources
COVID-19 Corona Virus South African Resource Portal
Official Toll Free Call Center: 0800 029 999
Send Hi to 0600 123 456 on WhatsApp
IPO Resources
READ: December 2021 Update from The Public Safety Company
June 2021 SASFED Protocols Download
Guide to Post-production COVID-19 Protocols from SA Guild of Editors Download
Resource: Download Travel Permit Blank Template for travel after curfew
Alert regarding set visits
Dear colleagues
We have been alerted that the Department of Labour are implementing set visits to review COVID protocols as we are considered a high-risk sector for super spreader events, especially in Gauteng. Please be sure to observe all the COVID-19 health and safety protocols, to have a medic and/or compliance officer on set, observe social distancing as far as possible, insist that masks be worn at all times other than for actors when shooting and ensure effective hand and working environment sanitisation. We’d hate your productions to be shut down or experience preventable infections.
In Johannesburg contact IPO member, The Public Safety Company for assistance –
Iain Fourie – The Public Safety Company – iain@publicsafety.co.za
Ops Line: 083-577-7592
Direct: 082-570-5184
In Cape Town we have an IPO member who can assist with COVID testing:
Ali Kiyaei – dra@indalobio.com
Managing Director – Indalo Bio PTY Ltd.
+27 21 433 0731
www.indalo.bio
Stay safe and keep your sets as safe as possible, too.
How do we fight sexual harassment in the TV & film industry?
No need to feel uninformed or neglected if you want to handle or prevent sexual harassment in your production. SWIFT has been taking the lead from 2020 to develop a programme and a process that will assist industry members to deal with complaints related to sexual harassment and sexual violence in our sector. Originally focused on on-set behaviour only, the IPO and SASFED has also consulted and ensured that systems and processes set up in this regard cover the entire value chain working to eliminate this scourge from the writers’ room through to the edit suite.
This is a difficult and ongoing process as the sector, with so many freelancers, is not ideally set up to deal with either the emotional or legal ramifications that both complainants and the alleged perpetrator are subjected to. To this end, SWIFT has introduced a Safety Office programme employing social workers who are skilled and trained to manage these difficult processes, with the aim of setting up a permanent office that will assist with training in production houses and on set.
Trained safety contact officers with a background in social work & psychology are on stand-by to assist your cast and crew in person, virtually, or via the call centre. The qualified safety contact officers can do the session during your lunch hour or whenever suits your production schedule.
The safety contact officer project is made possible by the Embassy of Sweden in SA,
Department of Sports, Arts and Culture and German Development Corporation.
Contact details:
Email: sco@swiftsa.org.za
SMS line: 43101
Within the South African media ecosystem, the IPO and its members collaborate with and enjoy support from a range of professional organisations, some of whom are listed below:
Industry Organisations & Partners
National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF)
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) is an agency of the Department of Arts and Culture that was created to ensure the equitable growth of South Africa’s film and video industry. We do this by providing funding for the development, production, marketing and distribution of films and also the training and development of filmmakers. In addition, the NFVF commissions research and produces industry statistics that provide both the public and stakeholders with valuable insights into the South African film industry. Visit website »
The South African Screen Federation
SASFED is a federation body with member organisations making up the independent film and TV Sector of South Africa across the value chain. The below is an alphabetical list of member organisations, which currently include 8 active SASFED member organisations, guilds or associations. Each member is listed with details as provided by the respective organisations on their SASFED application form or by way of an update to us. Visit website»
The Independent Communication Authority of South Africa (ICASA)
ICASA is a product of statute, the Independent Communication Authority of South Africa Amendment Act of 2000, amended in 2005. ICASA was established in July 2000, as a merger of the telecommunications regulator, the South African Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (SATRA) and the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA). The ICASA Amendment Act 2005 also provided for the incorporation of the Postal Regulator into ICASA. Visit website»
The Department of Trade and Industry
The dti´s mission is to promote structural transformation, towards a dynamic industrial and globally competitive economy; provide a predictable, competitive, equitable and socially responsible environment, conducive to investment, trade and enterprise development; broaden participation in the economy to strengthen economic development; and continually improve the skills and capabilities of the dti to effectively deliver on its mandate and respond to the needs of South Africa’s economic citizens. Visit website »
The Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC)
The IDC was established in 1940 as a national development finance institution to promote economic growth and industrial development. The Media and Motion Pictures SBU focuses on funding motion pictures, digital cinemas in townships, broadcasting for the development of black industrialists, developing an animation hub and films. The unit invests in the production of content, and in the services and infrastructure that support productions in this significant industry. Visit website »
Regional Film Organisations and Supporters
KwaZulu Natal Film Commission
The KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission was established in accordance with a provincial Act passed in 2010. The KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission is set to begin fulfilling its mandate to make the province a film production centre. The following are the Vision and Mission of the Commission. Visit website »
Gauteng Film Commission
The Gauteng Film Commission (GFC) develops, promotes and coordinates the film and television production industry in South Africa’s wealthiest province. An agency of the Gauteng Provincial Government, we are tasked with positioning the province as a world-class destination for film-making as well as attracting local and international investments in the film and television industry. Visit website »
Wesgro Film and Media
The Western Cape is a sought-after film destination. Major international and local productions are drawn by the wide range of locations, exemplary services and studios. Wesgro Film and Media assist with production in the province, including regulation guidance and finding co-production parties. Visit website »
Eastern Cape Film Office
The core objective of the Eastern Cape Film Office is to position the Eastern Cape to globally compete in the development of film, thereby boosting economic, social and cultural development. It operates under the auspices of the Eastern Cape Provincial Arts and Culture Council. Visit website>>
Industry Allies and Friends
SOS: Support Public Broadcasting
The Coalition is committed to, and campaigns for, public broadcasting in the public interest. While the SABC is its primary focus, the Coalition also looks at community media. The Coalition’s purpose is to lobby for the strengthening of public and community broadcasting in the public interest broadly, with the aim of ensuring excellent programming for South African audiences, particularly on the SABC. Visit website>>
A.S.A – Animation South Africa
A.S.A is a non-profit organisation mandated by industry to develop and represent South African animation. Founded in 2006 by a group of like-minded animation industry professionals who came together to create a culture of knowledge-sharing in South African animation. Relaunched in 2015 with a new board of directors, their vision is to nurture a vibrant, sustainable and transformed Animation and VFX industry for South Africa Visit website>>
DFA – The Documentary Filmmakers Association of SA
DFA was established to nurture and develop the interests of documentary filmmakers in South Africa. The documentary film genre is unique in that it can stimulate public discourse, reflect on social, political, cultural and current events in a very immediate way. It is the most accessible genre of filmmaking, yet is often marginalised within the bigger environment of film and the broadcast industry. The DFA aims to create a unified voice for documentary filmmakers and gain recognition for this genre of filmmaking in South Africa. Visit website>>
The Independent Black Filmmakers Collective (IBFC)
A collaborative business network of like-minded Black South African Independent Filmmakers, Content Creators, Film and Television/ Commercials Directors, Producers, Distributors, Exhibitors, Media and Entertainment, Facilities and Services Entrepreneurs and Industrialists. The IBFC’s aim is to engage government and industry stakeholders in policy change and advocate as “one voice” in engagements with public and private sector institutions and organizations. Visit website>>
PMA – The Personal Managers’ Association
The Personal Manager’s Association is a community of Actors Agents consisting of members; associate and affiliate members. Our goal is to guide actors in their professional careers, uphold the professional standards on behalf of the performers we represent with regards to contracts (and the standardization thereof); fees and working conditions in the areas of film; television; voice; theatre; presenting; commercials; etc. Visit website>>
SAGA – South African Guild of Actors
SAGA was established to regulate relations between actors and film/television/theatre/radio producers, to perform and protect interests of its members; to plan and organize its administration and lawful activities; to co-operate with or join local or international organisations,; to promote, support or oppose any proposed legislative or other measures affecting the interests of its members; to provide legal assistance to members in connection with their contracts with producers; and to organise and represent members of SAGA for the purpose of collective bargaining. Visit website>>
SAGE – South African Guild Of Editors
SAGE is a voluntary, non-profit organisation which represents film and video picture editors, assistant editors and sound editors. With more than 100 active members, the guild represents most of the best talent in the feature film, TV drama, documentary, insert, on-line and sound editing in South Africa. Visit website>>
SWIFT – Sisters Working In Film and Television
SWIFT stands for Sisters Working in Film and Television. Birthed when a group of South African women making films and television came together to discuss the needs of women, it is now the only South African organisation focusing exclusively on the common concerns and shared experiences of women working in film and television. SWIFT has fast become a hub of support, empowerment and inspiration. Visit website>>
WGSA – Writers’ Guild of South Africa
The Writers’ Guild of South Africa (WGSA) was established on 8 May 2009 and remains the only association in South Africa with the sole purpose of protecting, empowering and developing performance writers in the local film, television, radio, stage, animation and new media (internet – mobile and digital distribution, and gaming) industries. The Guild also serves as a Collection Agent for writers’ residuals and manages an affordable local Script Registry. WGSA is an affiliate member of the International Association of Writers Guilds (IAWG). Visit website>>
Training and Skills Development
The IPO’s Diversity and Skills subcommittee works in the area of skills development for industry practitioners at all levels of he industry, from the mentorship of existing film students and interns to further professional development of veteran producers. One of the key focus areas for 2022 is the development of a professional designation for the producer role with the assistance of SACIA. To get more information on this and other initiatives please contact administrator@ipo.org.za.
Further resources that are useful in the area of training and skills are as follows:
Film Industry Learner Mentorship programme (F.I.L.M.)
Film Mentorship & Training T/A the Film Industry Learner Mentorship programme (F.I.L.M.) is a non-profit Section 18(a) Public Benefit Organization (PBO) started by Film Afrika in 2006. Working in partnership with leading Cape film production and servicing companies such as Film Afrika, Moonlighting Films, Do Productions, Two Oceans Productions, Spier Films, Homebrew Films, Penguin & Paw Paw Films and many others, they offer a coordinated industry platform providing unit-standard aligned certified learning programmes and hands-on experiential learning under mentorship, training and skills development in the South African film, television, commercials & digital industries. Visit website>>
NFVF Education and Training Funding
In order to stimulate and advance skills development, meet the current needs of industry, and to ensure the industry’s future growth and competitiveness, the NFVF provides funding for national bursaries, international bursaries and grants to organisations that offer training and development programmes which are related to audio-visual industry Visit website>>
iKasi Creative Media
iKasi Media presents skills training and development programmes in rural communities for the film, television and digital media industry in the Garden Route, West Coat and Eastern Cape. They offer unique, 5-day orientation programmes in the creative industry for youth in small towns. The team partners with funders in order to bring the 5-day programme to grade 11’s during one of their breaks and 18 to 35-year-olds who have their Matric. iKasi Creative programmes equip youth with skills in digital media that are relevant and immediately empowering – bridging the digital divide in rural communities.
How can IPO members get involved?
- We’d like to partner with production companies to sponsor a learner. We have a strong focus on entrepreneurship and aim to have learners who complete our programmes stay in their hometowns – as entrepreneurs or filling digital media marketing positions in local businesses. Your contributions will go towards the full cycle of the learner development.
- Your contribution can be allocated to your BBBEE obligations, we are eligible for accredited and unaccredited Skills Development spend or Enterprize Development spend. We are also a public benefit organisation and can issue an 18A certificate for your donation.
- iKasi Creative hosts bi-monthly online workshops called The Spark Sessions for our rural youth network – it is also an open platform. We are always looking for new mentors who want to give back in this way, so please contact us.
- We would also like to reach out to producers who are on location with productions in rural areas to please contact us. We’ve found there are more and more productions taking place out of the city centres and we can assist to make up your interns and trainees from some of these areas (Eastern Cape, West Coast, Garden Route).
Reel Partners
Based in Cape Town, Reel Partners is a film industry initiative proudly co-produced by IPO member Deidré Rosenberg and Karabo Likhethe. Reel Partners works with production companies as a collaborative skills development initiative. Reel Partners was founded in 2015 with a skills training programme that offers practical workshops, trainee productions and mentorships by experienced directors and producers who possess a passion for personal and professional development in the film industry. Visit website >>
Free Film School
Free Film School is a film and arts education co-operative, that aims to provide alternative, accessible and de-colonised skills-sharing between established and aspiring filmmakers, writers, artists and activists in South Africa. Since launching in 2019 with a series of screenings and workshops across the Greater Cape Town Area, FFS transitioning into an online platform during the pandemic, creating Lockdown Film School – an Africa-centred resource of practical skills and theory for filmmakers. In 2021, FFS co-hosted the Queer Writers Incubator with Femme Projects – a training and mentorship lab for emerging, queer writers of colour.
In 2022 FFS aims to re-orient towards its original intention: creating a community hub for ongoing, holistic, sustainable education in the long term. Partnering with Bertha House, we will be creating a curriculum of weekly, in-person workshops, classes, screenings and networking events, with the aim of creating an engaged creative community and sourcing both employment and mentorship opportunities for those without access. FFS is currently managed by IPO member Jenna Cato Bass, Qondiswa James and Babalwa Baartman and will be opening for wider membership as a Voluntary Association in 2022. Visit website >>
KwaZulu Natal Film Commission Human Capital Development
The Human Capital Development Department aims to develop and implement programmes for skills development and industry support. Human Capital takes various forms including programmes that redress the current skills shortage by creating new skills in the film and television value chain that to ensure competitiveness in the region. These programmes aim to enhance the capabilities of the local filmmakers to increase the KwaZulu-Natal local content on the South African and International distribution platforms with the vision to sustainable employment in the KZN film and television sector. Current interventions drive transformation, diversification and service excellence through skills development in the local film industry. Visit website>>
MICT SETA
The Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA) is responsible for skills development in the Advertising, Electronic Media and Film, Electronics, Information Technology and Telecommunications sectors and their subsectors. The MICT sector comprises of 160 Large companies, 342 Medium companies and 2,785 Small levy-paying companies. Visit website>>.
The IPO has a range of very experienced producer members who have made use of the official co-production treaties. Should you wish to consult with them in preparation for setting up your own co-produced project, please contact administrator@ipo.org.za
Co-productions with international companies result in the direct investment of millions of rands into the economy. South Africa has signed co-production treaties with eight countries: Canada, Italy, Germany, the UK, France, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. This means that any official co-production is regarded as a national production of each co-producing country, making it eligible for any benefits or programmes of assistance available in either country. South Africa also has a memorandum of understanding relating to film with India.
- Canada/ South Africa Co-production Treaty
- Italy/ South Africa Co-production Treaty
- Germany/ South Africa Co-production Treaty
- UK/ South Africa Co-production Treaty
- France/ South Africa Co-production Treaty
- Australia/ South Africa Co-production Treaty
- New Zealand/ South Africa Co-production Treaty
- Ireland/ South Africa Co-production Treaty
- The Netherlands/ South Africa Co-production Treaty
Visit the NFVF website for further information on Co-production treaties
Funding Opportunities
KwaZulu-Natal Film Fund
The KwaZulu-Natal Film Fund has been created to stimulate the growth of the film industry in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. Thus, the fund is targeting KwaZulu-Natal based companies and companies producing films in KwaZulu-Natal. The KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission provides Film related funding in four broad categories:
- Development Funding
- Production Funding
- Marketing and Distribution
- Markets and Festival
To qualify for production funding, 70% of the total production budget must be spent in KwaZulu-Natal. Where it is not possible to spend 70% of the production budget in KwaZulu-Natal, the Commission may consider supporting a project for up to 25% of the production budget spent in KwaZulu-Natal, subject to the funding ceiling in the category. To qualify for development funding, 50% of the total development budget must be spent in KwaZulu-Natal. Visit website>>
NFVF Funding for Development, Production and Archives
The NFVF provides film and video-related funding in the broad categories of Education and Training; Development (of feature films, documentaries and TV Concepts); Production (of feature films and documentaries) and Marketing and Distribution. Individuals, companies and organisations may submit funding applications to the NFVF in any of these four funding categories. Specific conditions are applicable in each funding category, and it is important for applicants to take careful note of these conditions before submitting an application.
The NFVF will accept proposals for film funding throughout the year. In each category of funding, only one application per organisation, individual or company will be considered. Funding may take the form of a grant, investment or loan. In addition to financial assistance, support mechanisms will be made available once funding is approved. Funding allocation to selected projects will vary according to the specific cash flow needs of the project. Please review their latest Funding Policy document as part of your submission preparation. Visit website>>
Dti Film and Television Incentives
The South African Government offers a package of incentives to promote its film production and post-production industry, the current guidelines have been extended to 31 March 2018. The window for receiving new application will continue as normal and it is open up until 31 March 2018. The payment of claims is conditional on prospective applicants meeting all the South African Film and Television Production Incentive Programme requirements and subject to the availability of funds. The incentive programmes include:
- Foreign Film and Television Production and Post-Production incentive to attract foreign-based film productions to shoot on location in South Africa and conduct post-production activities,
- South African Film and Television Production and Co-Production incentive, which aims to assist local film producers in the production of local content;
- South African Emerging Black Filmmakers incentive, a sub-programme of the South African Film and Television Production and Co-production Incentive, which aims to assist local emerging black filmmakers to nurture and grow them to take up big productions and thus contribute towards employment creation.
Welcome to our COVID-19 Resources page. These resources were collated from February 2020 to September 2021 and are loaded chronologically with the latest resources added at the top of the page. The IPO was a passionate and dedicated contributor to the COVID-19 relief efforts and we hope that this history of those interventions demonstrates our commitment to getting the industry back to work safely and sustainably.
BACK TO WORK? RESOURCE: SASFED COVID-19 Information Brochure Download
Presidential Employment Stimulus focused on the Audio-Visual Industry – 30 October. Submission deadline is 10 December 2020. Read more about the initiative.
RESOURCE: Orange Gecko Presents COVID-19 Health Screening Solution. More details here
Pandemic Insurance Indemnity Fund – 20 October 2020. Read more about it
Wesgro Film and Media Promotion Webinars at Garden Route International Film Festival including The Impact of COVID-19 on Film & Tourism. Access the recordings via this link
RESOURCE: Importance of Screen Production to Global COVID-19 Economic Recovery published by Olsberg-spi, a creative industries strategy consultancy that provides high-level advice to public and private sector clients, specialising in the worlds of film, television and digital media. Read it
OPPORTUNITY: NFVF call for COVID-19 Documentaries – 5 October 2020. Deadline 26 October 2020. See the call for entries
RESOURCE: A-Z of Travel under Level 1: The Department of International Relations and Cooperation have issued a guideline for traveling under Level 1 – 6 October 2020. Read more
KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission Covid-19 Film Relief Fund – 22 September 2020 – more details Deadline 2 October
SANEF launches round two of its Media Relief Fund – How to apply Deadline 30 September
NFVF Covid-19 Relief Fund – 7 August 2020: how to apply Deadline: 3 Sept
Netflix COVID-19 Film and Television Relief Fund – 28 July 2020: initial announcement and 3 August: how to apply
The Tribuo Fund is an initiative to give the performing arts some much-needed support in these difficult times – 3 July 2020: Details
Gauteng Sports, Arts and Culture COVID Relief Fund – 17 June 2020: Details can be viewed here
REPORT: Impact of COVID-19 on the Cultural and Creative Industries by the South African Cultural Observatory – 4 June 2020: Read here
Following DSAC Minister Nathi Mthethwa’s announcement of a R150 Million COVID-19 Relief Fund to assist the sector, the awardees list has been made public – 26 May 2020: Details
OPPORTUNITY: South African Content Slate Initiative – 15 May 2020: Details can be viewed here
PRESS RELEASE: ICASA deals another major blow to local film and TV sector – 13 May 2020: See the release
If you missed the webinar held Thursday 7 May entitled “Film & Television Industry – Back to Work in Stage 4 Lockdown”, SACIA have kindly uploaded the recording.
OPPORTUNITY: Opportunity to participate in an upcoming film about COVID-19 – 7 May 2020
Meeting of DSAC Minister Nathi Mthethwa & Arts and Culture National Organizations: 7 May 2020: Presser
Health & Safety Protocols and Indemnity Documents – 5 May 2020: See more.
Media Coverage from TV with Thinus: Coronavirus: Independent Producers Organisation cautions that ‘the situation is fluid’ as South Africa’s film and TV industry is allowed back at work under strict on-set requirements.
Media Coverage from The Callsheet: SA Film Sector Opens for Business under Level 4 Restrictions
Directives – Live Streaming of the Creative Sector Services in Support of COVID-19 – 4 May 2020 : See link
Communications and Digital Technology on Risk-Adjusted Strategy directions for film and television production houses – 4 May 2020 – Link
Latest update on return to work – 1 May 2020: See update
Covid-19 Level 4 Submissions – 27 April 2020: Link
Getting back to work – 26 April 2020: See update
Clarification regarding M-Net/MultiChoice’s R80m fund – 23 April 2020: Details
South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) which is the research arm of Department of Sports, Arts and Culture, Survey to find out how Covid-19 is affecting the Cultural and Creative Industries sector.
IPO Postponed and Cancelled Productions Survey – 1 April 2020: Details here.
OPPORTUNITY: National Geographic Society emergency fund for journalists worldwide – 1 April 2020: Rolling deadline
OPPORTUNITY: UN launches COVID-19 Global Call to Creatives – 30 March 2020: Rolling deadline
DTI Announcement regarding incentives during COVID19 – 28 March 2020: Full Details here.
Department of Sports, Arts and Culture COVID Relief Fund – 25 March 2020 – Criteria
Advertisement for IPO COVID-19 Crisis Management Coordinator – 23 March 2020: See Details.
IPO Statement on the COVID-19 Pandemic – 18 March 2020
GENERAL RESOURCES
RESOURCE Ogilvy: COVID-19: How to Communicate in Turbulent Times – PDF
RESOURCE For Documentary Filmmakers: Sundance Co//ab COVID-19 Resources We Love
RESOURCE: COVID-19 Guide for Visual Journalists: These general tips for visual journalists were created by Jenell Stewart, DO, MPH, Infectious Diseases physician-scientist at University of Washington. Dr. Stewart is married to Peter DiCampo, a visual journalist and cofounder of The Everyday Projects, and she created this guide to help journalists who are struggling with ethical and safety considerations in the current void of job specific information. More here
The IPO were thrilled to offer a webinar on Short Fiction Films in November 2021 presented by the amazing short film teams behind The Letter Reader and Mirror, Mirror: Cati Weinek and Sibusiso Khuzwayo from The Ergo Company and Cait Pansegrouw and Sandulela Asanda Biyana from Urucu Media. With 45 participants in the Zoom room, we were treated to almost two hours of fascinating discussion and powerful advice which you can view on our website.
We were so happy to be able to host the second IPO Short Film Webinar with the team from the SAFTA award-winning Address Unknown in February: Dominique Jossie (producer) and Nadine Cloete (director), hosted by the IPOs Khosie Dali from Miss K Productions.
Address Unknown was inspired by the true story of Zain Young, a former postman and resident of District Six and written by former journalist and anti-apartheid activist Anton Fisher who approached Cloete about directing the story. Cloete and Fisher met with many former District Six residents while researching for the film. Producer Dominique Jossie says: “This is the first short film set in District Six and represents our heritage as Coloured people. Although the area is now lost, through the film we have been able to bring it back. … My grandparents lived in District Six and they have shared many stories about their life there, so I am glad that I can pass these on”. Read the transcript here.
We invite filmmakers who are working on short films to contact tlhakanelo@ipo.org.za to be looped into future webinar correspondence.
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